What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Veterinary Technicians and Assistants- Emergency and Critical Care position at Animal Emergency Hospital Volusia?
EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE HOSPITAL IN ORMOND BEACH, FL.
Animal Emergency Hospital Volusia is GROWING and we are looking for veterinary technicians and assistants to grow with us. We are committed to providing excellent veterinary care, in our well equipped, state of the art hospital. Our doctors and nurses are highly trained, and motivated to share their knowledge with new staff and help them to grow into a career that will last a lifetime.
Veterinary Assistants: Our Assistants are the backbone of our hospital. They are responsible for patient triage, administering treatments and daily patient care. We are looking for eager and motivated individuals who have at least 1 year of experience in a veterinary hospital. High energy, enthusiasm and a great attitude are the keys to being a good fit for this role. This is a fast paced environment, where every situation is a learning experience. Our senior staff will provide you with opportunities to grow and expand your skills, while ensuring you are learning in a safe and comfortable environment. Our salary for Assistants starts at $18.00 an hour.
Veterinary Technicians: Whether you are a CVT, RVT or a non credentialed experienced technician, we want to provide you with a place where ALL your skills are used and appreciated. Our senior technicians are highly trusted by our veterinarians, and they are utilized to the fullest extent of their abilities. Technicians use their skills every day in surgery, CT, radiology, laboratory and of course, emergency and critical care nursing. Leadership, mentoring and training our Assistants is a critical part of the technician role, so we are looking for team players who want to share their knowledge and experience to help others grow in their career. Our salary range for non credentialed Technicians with at least 3 years of experience starts at $20 an hour. Credentialed Technicians (CVT, LVT, RVT) salaries start at $25 an hour.
We are currently looking for both day and night shift staff. Preference will be given to applicants who have flexible availability. Our nursing staff works a schedule of 4 days on 4 days off on a rotating basis. These are 12 hour shifts.
Animal Emergency Hospital Volusia is open 365 days a year. Our goal is to be a resource for the people in our community, and the first choice when an emergency arises. We believe in supporting our patients and their families by providing excellent veterinary care delivered by well-trained, and well paid staff members. We offer advanced surgical procedures that include orthopedics, diagnostic imaging with ultrasound, CT, and fluoroscopy. Our hospital fosters an environment that actively encourages all team members to participate in continuous growth opportunities both personally and professionally. Our rotating schedules allow our staff to have plenty of time off to enjoy all that the Florida lifestyle has to offer. Your wellbeing is just as important to us as our patients!
Primary job functions include surgical prep, anesthesia monitoring, digital x-rays, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, ultrasounds, and preparing lab specimens.
You will perform a high level of nursing care and be encouraged to use ALL your technical skills.
Qualifications
- Veterinary Technician Certification preferred, but not required
- Minimum of 3-years experience as a veterinary technician required
- Veterinary Assistants must have 1 year of experience in an animal hospital setting
- Experience working in an emergency hospital setting preferred
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a rotation of 4 on, 4 off.
- Ability to be work the over night schedule which does include weekends, and holidays
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and personal development
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives
We Offer
- Health insurance
- Supplemental insurance (dental, vision, STD, LTD)
- 401k Retirement Plans
- AEH provided uniforms
- Flexible schedule (our staff works a rotating 4 days on, and 4 days off)
- Growth and mentorship opportunities available
- Paid tuition reimbursement after 1 year of employment
- Complimentary drinks and snacks provided for our staff
- Awesome team to work with!
Please submit resumes to Sunni Willis, Human Resources
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 4x12
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work 12- hour shifts, including nights, weekend and holidays?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $30